Provincial Politics

Trans Mountain received $320M in government subsidies in first half 2019: report

VANCOUVER - The Trans Mountain pipeline received $320 million in subsidies from the Canadian and Alberta governments in the first half of 2019, says a new report by an economic institute that analyzes...

Nov 19, 2019

Alberta government firing election commissioner who was investigating leadership

EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government is firing the province's election commissioner, but says it's not because he is investigating the party and has fined it more than $200,000. Fi...

Nov 18, 2019

Kenney says his caucus to get free vote on controversial conscience rights bill

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says members of his caucus would be free to vote as they wish on a private member's bill that calls for giving further protection to health workers who invoke c...

Nov 16, 2019

Gadsby residents vote to dissolve village

Residents in the Village of Gadsby have voted in favor of becoming a hamlet in the County of Stettler. A vote was held on Thursday with 27 votes in favor of becoming a hamlet and one vote in favor of ...

Nov 15, 2019

Alberta's Speaker brings passion for politics to local classrooms

A self-proclaimed "political nerd," Nathan Cooper is taking his love for his job beyond the legislature dome. Alberta's Speaker of the Legislative Assembly embarked on a three-day tour of central Albe...

Nov 15, 2019 Speaker Nathan Cooper talks about the Alberta Legislature, democracy and the Mace to pupils at Ecole Steffie Woima School in Sylvan Lake on Thursday. (Photo: Katja Oosthuis/Speaker's Office)

Alberta government survey seeks input on potential employment rule changes

This month Albertans will be able to take part in a survey the UCP government says is intended to provide them with information to help make decisions on potential future changes to employment rules i...

Nov 14, 2019

Planned sale of Alberta gas wells, pipelines raises cleanup concerns

The possible transfer of hundreds of sour gas wells, pipelines and other facilities from an energy giant to a much smaller company has raised concerns about Alberta's efforts to ensure taxpayers don't...

Nov 14, 2019 (The Canadian Press/Larry McDougall)

Business groups cautious about proposed Alberta provincial pension plan

CALGARY - An executive with the Retail Council of Canada says a proposal for Alberta to replace the Canada Pension Plan with a new provincial plan raises concern about the potential impact on future r...

Nov 14, 2019 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney listens to businessman at the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors meeting in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Alberta Opposition asks auditor general to review Kenney adviser London trips

EDMONTON - The Opposition in Alberta is asking the auditor general to review travel spending by Premier Jason Kenney's office in light of several trips to London by one of his advisers.NDP ethics crit...

Nov 14, 2019 (Photo: The Canadian Press)

Conference in Red Deer to discuss national unity vs. separation

Meeting the challenge of national unity is the focus of discussion during a two-day event in Red Deer this weekend.The 7th annual Essentials of Freedom Conference will be held at the Cambridge Red Dee...

Nov 14, 2019 Danny Hozack